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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.84, 1,632.84 and 576.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.84, 1,632.84 and 576.24 is: 863.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.84 : 1,632.84 = 576.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.84/1,632.84 = 576.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.84x = 1,632.84 × 576.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.84x = 940,907.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,907.72/1,089.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.34

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